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COVID-19 - RIDDOR Reporting
Here at CoreGenic, we would remind you all that during this difficult time, we still have a duty to report all incidents/accidents/diseases if they fall into the RIDDOR category. COVID-19 does fall under the RIDDOR reporting requirements, so for clarity:- You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) when:
What to report Dangerous occurrences If something happens at work which results in (or could result in) the release or escape of coronavirus you must report this as a dangerous occurrence. An example of a dangerous occurrence would be a lab worker accidentally smashing a glass vial containing coronavirus, leading to people being exposed. Cases of disease: exposure to a biological agent If there is reasonable evidence that someone diagnosed with COVID-19 was likely exposed because of their work you must report this as an exposure to a biological agent using the case of disease report. An example of a work-related exposure to coronavirus would be a health care professional who is diagnosed with COVID-19 after treating patients with COVID-19.
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